2009 Porsche Boxster

2009 Porsche Boxster Price Range: $46,600 - $56,700

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the typical convertible and the Boxster quite certainly handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Boxster's engine is somewhat smaller than the average convertible's, but not terribly so. Torque equals pickup, and the typical convertible will have picked up and gone by the time the Porsche Boxster finally gets moving.

Utility
The typical convertible will most certainly prove more practical than the Porsche Boxster for those of you with frequent child-cargo.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Porsche Boxster offers a bit more head room than the average convertible, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The average convertible is tremendously heavier than the Porsche Boxster. The typical convertible's tank is approximately the same size as the Porsche Boxster's, though the Boxster's is somewhat larger. The Porsche Boxster and the typical convertible compete for the same parking spaces. The Boxster's shorter wheelbase will give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic. However, the average convertible is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The typical convertible is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Boxster. As far as MSRP, the Porsche Boxster costs roughly as much as the typical convertible (though the typical convertible is slightly cheaper).

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the typical convertible isn't quite as generous as the Porsche Boxster's.